Higher Education - Dearne Valley College

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Welcome
Contents
04 Higher Education at DVC
06 Facilities
08 Student Support
10
Student Finance
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Entry Requirements
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How to Apply
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30 How to Find Us
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Welcome
Welcome
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Higher Education at DVC
Higher
Education
at Dearne Valley College
Highly
commended
courses
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Higher Education at DVC
10 reasons
to choose Dearne Valley College
Affordable fees
Enjoy affordable fees that are
typically lower than Universities.
Small and friendly
environment
Small class sizes and
one-to-one support.
Employment ready
Courses have been designed in
collaboration with employers, ensuring
you will gain skills demanded by
modern-day industry.
Experienced staff
Academically-qualified and industry
experienced staff.
Study local
Save money with less travel and
accommodation costs by staying
close to home.
Partnerships
Supportive
environment
Student perks
Excellent support services including
pre and on-programme study
skills support, careers guidance,
counselling, sports academies plus
much more.
HE courses are validated by
outstanding universities and partners.
As a HE student at DVC you will receive
a bursary in the form of IT equipment to
the value of £250*. You can also gain
access to exclusive student discounts
by purchasing an NUS Extra Card.
Excellent facilities
Excellent on-site facilities including free
car parking, Sports Centre, restaurant,
hair & beauty salon, Job Zone, diner,
learning centre and much more.
Suited to you
A timetable specifically designed
to fit work, home and lifestyle
commitments around your studies.
Our Higher
Education
courses are highly
commended
We are proud to have been
awarded the highest judgement
possible in a review of our Higher
Education provision in 2014.
The review undertaken by the
Quality Assurance Agency for
Higher Education (QAA), the
body responsible for academic
quality and standards in the UK,
highlighted four judgements,
and we are pleased that the
report confirms:
• Dearne Valley College’s
academic standards meet
UK expectations, receiving
commendations in two areas,
and no recommendations
for improvement.
• The maintenance of the
threshold academic standards
of the awards offered on behalf
of degree-awarding bodies
meets UK expectations.
• The quality of student learning
opportunities is commended.
• The quality of the provider’s
information about learning
opportunities meets UK
expectations.
• The enhancement of student
learning opportunities is
commended.
*Subject to 90% or better attendance. 1st year only. Conditions apply.
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Facilities
Facilities
Dedicated
Higher Education
teaching spaces
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Providing a high quality
learning environment
45-person capacity Higher
Education room with lecture chairs
and easy to use AV equipment
140-person capacity Higher
Education room ideal for events,
keynote speakers and conferences
E-Learning
The college’s online e-learning portal
(Moodle) gives you access to a wealth
of resources including materials
relevant to your course and a range
of useful information sources such as
online journals, study skills guides and
reading lists. The portal can be used
with any device that has
internet access.
Higher Education
study room
The Higher Education study room
provides access to PC workstations,
internet access and printers.
Learning Centre
The Learning Centre is well-equipped
with books, journals and newspapers,
as well as electronic resources
including computers, laptops and
internet access. Study rooms are
also available, which offer individual,
group or silent study spaces, and
resources can even be accessed
at home using the college’s Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE) and the
Learning Centre’s collection of online
eBooks. You can also email the team
for support, should you need it.
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Space for reflection
A quiet, comfortable room is available
to all students for prayer or reflection.
Car parking
The Manvers Campus has ample
FREE car parking spaces – but we
do have a parking permit system. We
have CCTV installed to help protect
vehicles from theft and vandalism.
However all vehicles are parked at the
owners’ risk.
Manvers diner
The Manvers Diner is the perfect place
to relax and catch up with friends
at break and lunch times. There is a
delicious range of hot and cold food
and drinks on offer, with a variety of
healthy options available.
The Griffin Grill
The Griffin Grill is the college’s
brand new fully-commercial training
restaurant located nearby at the Onyx
Retail Park. The restaurant offers a
high quality, contemporary dining
experience, delivered by the next
generation of culinary professionals.
Aspirations
Hair & Beauty Salon
The college’s on-site hair and beauty
Salon has been beautifully refurbished
and is a commercial business providing
treatments to paying customers.
It is also used as a fantastic training
facility for our students and hosts fully
trained Hairdressers and Beauticians.
If you’re looking to unwind after a hard
day of studying or simply want to get
pampered, make sure you pay them
a visit.
DVC Sports
The college’s on-site and fully
commercial sports centre, DVC
Sports, boasts some of the UK’s best
college sports facilities, including:
• Fitness63 Fitness Suite: extended
and refurbished, the centre is
equipped with state-of-the-art
cardiovascular and strength and
conditioning equipment including
spinning bikes and a free
weights area
• FIFA 2 Star Synthetic Pitch which
is the most advanced 3G surface
in the UK
• Floodlit multi-sport cages
• Outdoor grass football pitches
• Wide range of fitness classes
• Sports hall
Student membership is available at a
discounted rate, call 01709 513315
for more information.
Manvers Waterfront
Boat Club
The college has great links with the
Boat Club, which is just 1.5 miles
away. As a Public Services or Sport
student you will use the excellent
facilities as part of your course but all
students will have access to events
within the academic year.
As a Student you can also benefit from
discounted membership and access
to a range of action-packed outdoor
sports including canoeing, triathlons,
windsurfing, fishing, running and
open-water swimming.
The Boat Club also has a fantastic,
on-site café which is managed by
Dearne Valley College students and
staff, selling a variety of delicious food
and refreshments.
Facilities
Fantastic
purpose-built
facilities!
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Student Support
Support
every step
of the way
we’re here
to help
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Student Support
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Student Services Centre
Whether it’s financial support, childcare information, learning support or simply a friendly chat
about the right course for you, our Student Services Centre is at the heart of the college.
The Student Services team will make sure that you have
the information, advice and guidance you need during
your time at college.
You can access:
• Financial Support and Advice
• Careers Advice and Job Search
• Course Guidance
• Additional Learning Support
• Counselling
• Sexual Health Advice
• Disability Support and Advice
• Support to Stop Smoking
• Tutorials
• Safeguarding Information and Guidance
• Student Activities and Enrichment Information
Please call on 01709 513114 or just pop in
for a friendly and confidential chat.
Job Zone
The college’s on-site Job Zone can help you with:
• Careers support and advice
• Job search and job applications
• CV writing
• Interview preparation
English, ESOL (English for
Speakers of Other Languages)
& Maths
If you don’t feel confident in your English and Maths
skills or haven’t achieved the English or Maths
qualifications you need for your studies or future career,
then we can help.
The college offers free Adult English and Maths classes
run by specialist Tutors which are designed to develop
your confidence in English and Maths and help you
achieve the qualifications you need to realise
your ambitions.
If English is not your first language then you may also be
interested in an ESOL course to develop your confidence
in Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing.
If you are unsure which course is best for you, or just
want more information on the courses available,
please speak to an Admissions Officer who will be
happy to help.
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Student Loans
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Student Loans Company
Full-time courses and some
part-time Higher Education
courses can be funded via
a Student Loan from the
Student Loans Company.
Fees are payable per year
of the course.
Information regarding either funding
source is subject to change, so
it’s important that you check
www.dearne-coll.ac.uk
for the latest information.
For further information about Tuition
Fee Loans eligibility, applications and
repayments, visit the Student Loans
Company website at www.slc.co.uk
For students that aren’t able to access
a tuition fee loan, we offer flexible
payment options.
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Financial Services
Financial
Disabled Students
Allowance (DSA)
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It may be possible to receive financial support to
cover any additional study related costs you incur
because of a disability. If you have a sensory or
physical disability, a medical condition, a mental
health difficulty or a specific learning disability, such
as Dyslexia or Dyspraxia you may qualify to apply
for support. DSA is available to both new and
existing students, full-time or part-time and has
no age limit.
If you qualify for Disabled Students’ Allowance you
will need to have a DSA Needs Assessment to
decide on the support you will need on your course.
You can undergo an assessment with a provider at
college at a cost of £300 (students to fund this cost)
or alternatively you can seek a different provider.
Further information and eligibility criteria are
detailed at www.dearne-coll.ac.uk
Offer For Fair Access (OFFA)
Through our OFFA Statement (Offer For Fair Access)
students may be eligible for a bursary.
For further information visit www.offa.org.uk
Childcare Grant
Full-time Higher Education students with children
can apply for a Childcare Grant to help with childcare
costs for children under 15, or under 17 if they have
special educational needs. You must be eligible for
student finance to apply for a Childcare Grant.
For further information and eligibility criteria
visit www.gov.uk/childcare-grant
Maintenance
Loans and Grants
To help with the cost of living while undertaking
a Full-Time course you can access a maintenance
loan which is calculated based on your
household income.
You may also be eligible for a non-repayable
Maintenance Grant which is assessed based on
your household income.
For more information please visit www.gov.uk
Additional Information
Further details regarding student finance, loans and
funding is available on the ‘Student finance, loans
and universities’ section of the Direct Gov website.
Visit www.gov.uk to find out more.
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Entry Requirements
entry requirements
UCAS Tariff points are used by some universities and
colleges to set their entry requirements and to make
offers. Instead of asking for grades, a university might
express the offer as a number of points.
To help understand how many points a qualification is
worth, UCAS has a Tariff calculator that you can use
which can be found at www.ucas.com
AS Level
A Level
BTEC Extended
Diploma
This table shows the new Tariff points for some
popular qualifications. Highlighted is the number
of UCAS points you would need for some of our
Higher Education courses (64 points). Further
entry requirements are detailed within the course
information section of this guide.
BTEC Diploma
BTEC Subsidiary
Diploma
BTEC
Certificate
168
D* D* D
160
D* D D
152
DDD
144
DDM
128
D* D*
112
D* D
104
MMM
DD
96
MMP
DM
80
MPP
MM
64
A*
PPP
MP
D*
56
D
48
B
C
New Tariff
points
D* D* D*
DMM
A
For courses starting from September 2017, a new
tariff will be in place.
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PP
M
D
32
D*
28
D
24
A
20
B
E
P
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16
C
12
D
10
P
E
8
6
If you don’t quite get the grades you were expecting, don’t worry.
We can discuss your options with you to determine your next steps.
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Full-time study
If you intend to study for a Full-Time
Foundation Degree/Degree or Higher
National Certificate/Diploma, you will
need to apply for a place using the
Universities and Colleges
Admissions Service (UCAS).
Visit the following website
for more information:
www.ucas.com/students/apply/
Instructions on how to apply are on the
UCAS website. UCAS also produces a
guide ‘Applying Online’, which you can
download from the site.
We will receive your application
directly from UCAS and you will be
invited to attend a Course Interview
and Assessment.
Our UCAS centre
code is D22
Part-time study
If you intend to study for a
Part-Time Foundation Degree/Degree
or the Certificate/Diploma in Education
and Training, you will need to complete
an application form. Application forms
are available to download at
www.dearne-coll.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can request a paper
form to be posted to you by calling
01709 513101 or emailing
learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk
How to Apply
how
Course interview
You will be invited to meet our
teaching team from the subject
area that you are interested in.
This appointment is an
opportunity for you to ask any
questions that you may have
about the course. You will also
undertake a course interview, this
is to ensure that you are suitable
for the course and fully understand
our expectations in regards to
attendance, study and progress
through the course.
Depending on your previous
qualifications, your English and Maths
skills may be assessed to identify any
additional support you may require to
successfully complete the course.
Offer
If your Course Interview has a successful
outcome, you will receive either an offer
or a conditional offer for a place on the
course at Dearne Valley College.
A conditional offer may be subject
to conditions such as exam results
and references.
Additional
learning support
You have the opportunity to disclose
any additional learning support that
you may require throughout the
application process.
Depending on the type of support you
need, you may be invited to meet the
college’s Disability Officer, who will work
with you to ensure you have the correct
support in place.
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Access to Higher Education
access to
higher
education
The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a qualification
which prepares people without traditional qualifications
for study at university.
The courses are typically available on both a Full-Time and Part-Time basis,
with multiple start dates throughout the year.
They are suitable for those over 19 years of age and provide an alternative route
for those who would like to study Higher Education but who left school without
the qualifications required to meet a university’s entry criteria.
You will learn subject-specific knowledge alongside valuable study skills.
You may also wish to improve your English and Maths skills alongside
an Access course too – this can be done at Dearne Valley College.
Access to Higher
Education: Nursing
Access to Higher
Education: Sport
Course content:
Course content:
• Human Physiology
• Psychology
• Social Issues
• Sociology
• Study Skills
• Study Skills
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Fitness
• Sports Development
• Nutrition
• Psychology
Advanced Learner Loan
If you are aged 19+ you may be eligible to take out an
Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of an Access
to Higher Education course.
For further information visit www.advancedlearnerloans.co.uk
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Access to Higher Education
Full or
part-time
courses
the choice
is yours
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Courses
Foundation Degree (FdA)
Early Childhood Studies
level
5
Mode
Cost Per Year
Start Date
Duration
Location
Full-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Part-Time
£4400
September 2017
3 years
Manvers Campus
Overview
The Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies is suitable for people who are
employed or who are volunteering in the Early Childhood sectors who wish to
further develop their practice and progress their career.
The course explores the needs and experiences of children and investigates
how education shapes their development.
You will develop relevant and specialist knowledge including health and wellbeing,
inclusive practice, safeguarding, and child development. You will also develop
your theoretical and practical skills, which play a fundamental role within all Early
Years professions.
How you will learn:
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Part-Time courses include an
additional ‘Summer School’
element to the programme.
Assessment methods:
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Seminars
Mini lectures
Work experience
Reflection
Peer presentation
Empirical research
Written Assignments
Work-based Assignments
Practical Assessment
Portfolio Development
Presentations
Courses
Practical
work
experience
as part of
the course
Opportunities
after the course
Students will gain a qualification that
will support progression to job roles
with greater responsibility within this
sector, for example, supervisory and
management roles. Former students
have progressed to top-up Degrees
and/or Teacher Training.
Progression routes to top-up your
Foundation Degree into a full Bachelor’s
Degree are available in a number of
specialist subject areas including;
Early Childhood Studies, Working with
Children and Young People, Integrated
Working with Children & Families, or
Early Years Care and Education.
Job roles within the industry upon
successful completion of the course
or completion of a top-up Degree may
include; Nursery Manager or Supervisor,
Early Years Teacher, Learning Mentor,
Primary School Teacher, Nanny or
Childminder and Youth Worker. With
further specialist study, other job
opportunities may include;
Community Development Worker,
Counsellor, Educational Psychologist,
Paediatric Nurse or Speech and
Language Therapist.
Course
content
Entry
requirements
The Unique Child
Level 3 qualification in Early Years or
64 UCAS Tariff points will secure an
interview.
Early Years Practice and Development
Enabling Environments
Child Health and Wellbeing
Inclusive Practice
The Child’s Voice
English GCSE at grade C or above
or equivalent Level 2 qualification.
Students must be working or be
prepared to undertake substantial
work experience in a setting on the
early years register.
Multi-Agency and Team Working
in Early Years
Satisfactory references.
Positive Relationships: The Adult Role
DBS check allowing students to work
with children and vulnerable adults.
Aspects of Professional Practice
Child Safety and Safeguarding
Play, Learning and Development
International Perspectives
Modules may be subject to change
Students must have access to a
computer with internet access and
Microsoft Word software.
Desirable
Maths GCSE at grade C or above or
equivalent Level 2 qualification.
Science GCSE at grade C or above.
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Courses
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Hair and Beauty Management
level
4
Mode
Cost Per Year
Start Date
Duration
Location
Full-Time
£6500
September 2017
1 year
Manvers Campus
Overview
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hair and Beauty Management is designed
for Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists who wish to develop their skills in order to
raise the revenue and aspirations of their salon.
It is ideal for anyone currently working in a Salon that would like to study at a higher
level to reflect their experience and also provides excellent progression for students
that have undertaken a Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing that
are looking to pursue a successful career in the industry.
This HNC will improve candidates’ business knowledge as well as further
enhancing their practical skills. As a result of this, students will be able to set
up their own business or work in a salon management position.
Our Full-Time course delivery is designed to fit around existing work and
home commitments.
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How you will learn:
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Seminars
Mini lectures
Work experience
Reflection
Peer presentation
Empirical research
Practical client work
Assessment methods:
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Group work
Written assessment
Practical assessment
Team activities
Presentations
Courses
Excellent
progression
opportunities
for the hair and
beauty sector
Opportunities
after the course
You can progress to the HND Hair &
Beauty Management or to the second
year of an honours degree, depending
on the match of the HNC units to the
degree course in question, employment
or self-employment.
Course
content
Management of Health, Safety
and Security in the Salon
Salon Management
Sales Management in the
Hair and Beauty Sector
Quality Management of Client Care
in the Hair and Beauty Sector
Project design, Implementation
and Evaluation
Manage the Creation of a
Hairstyle Collection
Hair & Scalp Specialist Services
Physiology of Ageing
Provide Indian Head Massage
Aromatherapy for Beauty Therapy
Reflexology for Beauty Therapy
Human Resource Management
Work-based Experience
Entry
requirements
Standard Entry
By interview and initial assessment,
requirement of Level 2 in Literacy and
Numeracy, plus a Level 3 Hairdressing
or Beauty Therapy Certificate.
Students must also be prepared to carry
out the work experience requirements of
the course.
Hair and Beauty
Management
is designed for
Hairdressers and
Beauty Therapists
who wish to
develop their
skills in order to
raise the revenue
and aspirations of
their salon
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Courses
Delivered in partnership with
Sheffield Hallam University
subject to validation
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
level
5
Mode
Cost Per Year
Start Date
Duration
Location
Full-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Part-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Overview
The Foundation Degree (FdSc) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is ideal
for those looking to build on their existing professional experience or those wishing to
embark upon a career within Health and Social Care. This flexible foundation degree
is a work based learning award which combines health and social care education
with either existing employment or work placements to develop your skills and
competencies for a wide range of roles across the health, social or community
care sectors.
The Health and Social Care Sector is both vast and fast-paced, and priorities on the
healthcare agenda include person-centred care, safeguarding, health promotion and
public health.
Career opportunities are extensive and a professional qualification may lead to job
roles with greater autonomy and supervisory or management responsibilities.
Students will develop both practical and theoretical skills, whilst gaining an in-depth
knowledge of today’s topical and most important issues, the course is designed to
both inspire and challenge you, through a range of learning experiences. You will learn
through practical assignments that focus on the real-world challenges you will face in
your career.
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How you will learn:
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Seminars
Mini lectures
Work experience
Reflection
Peer presentation
Empirical research
Part-Time courses include an
additional ‘Summer School’
element to the programme.
Assessment methods:
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Interviews
Assessments of practice
Reflective portfolios
Written assignments
Literature reviews
Case studies
Presentations
Courses
Work based
learning
learn while
you work
Opportunities
after the course
Students will gain a qualification that
will support progression into job roles
with greater responsibility within this
sector, for example, supervisory and
management roles.
Upon successful completion of the
course and/or completion of further
specialist study, job roles may include;
Care Home Manager, Social Care
Worker, Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic,
Health Care Trainer, Safeguarding Officer,
or Public Health Personnel.
Course
content
Entry
requirements
Reflective and Personal
Development Skills
Standard Entry
48 UCAS points plus Grade C in both
English and Maths (or equivalent).
Essential Sciences for
Person Centred Care
Holistic Assessment, Delivery and
Implementation of Health and Social
Care Interventions
Foundation for Effective
Collaborative Practice
Promoting Health, Wellbeing
and Independence
Using and Evaluating Evidence
to Inform Practice
Leadership and Management
Modules may be subject to change
Students must also be prepared to carry
out the work experience requirements of
the course.
A Level 3 qualification in a related subject.
This course involves possible contact
with children or other potentially
vulnerable client groups and, therefore,
an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check (formerly an
enhanced Criminal Records Bureau
check) is required for this course.
Students should have completed this
or be in the process of completing this
before embarking upon the course.
Please note that the minimum work
experience hours (200) must be
completed in each year of study.
For non-standard entry requirements
please visit www.dearne-coll.ac.uk
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Courses
Foundation Degree (FdA)
Public Services
level
5
Mode
Cost Per Year
Start Date
Duration
Location
Full-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Part-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Overview
The Foundation Degree in Public Services is ideal for those wanting to develop
knowledge, skills and experience of Public Services in preparation for a career in
a wide range of sectors. The course will enhance your career prospects within the
Uniformed Services or other Public Services, in addition to developing core attributes
that will be valuable for roles within both the private sector and public administration.
You will develop both theoretical and practical skills, covering units such as Criminal
Justice, Social Studies, Political Awareness, Planning for Immediate Response and
Leadership. There is a focus on health and fitness awareness and developing activity
management skills through outdoor pursuits.
How you will learn:
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•
Seminars
Mini lectures
Work experience
Reflection
Peer presentation
Empirical research
Part-Time courses include an
additional ‘Summer School’
element to the programme.
Assessment methods:
•
•
•
•
•
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Written assignments
Work-based assignments
Practical assessment
Portfolio development
Presentations
Courses
A wide
range of job
opportunities
in both the public
and private sectors
Opportunities
after the course
Course
content
Entry
requirements
Students will gain a qualification that
will support progression to job roles
with greater responsibility within the
Uniformed Services, for example, the
Police Force, the Armed Forces, the
Probation Service, Border Agencies,
and the private industry, for example
the Prison Service, private security or
management.
Introduction to the
Criminal Justice System
Standard Entry
64 UCAS points plus Grade C in both
English and Maths (or equivalent).
Progression routes to top-up your
Foundation Degree into a full Bachelor’s
Degree are available in a number of
specialist Public Services subject areas
including; Leadership, Management and
Uniformed Services.
Upon successful completion of the
course or completion of a top-up
Degree, potential routes may include
roles within the Uniformed Services
(Army Officer, Civil Enforcement Officer,
Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Customs
Officer, Fingerprint Officer, Fire Fighter,
Immigration Officer, Navy Officer, Police
Personnel, Probation Services Officer,
RAF Roles, Royal Marine Roles, Scenes
of Crime Officer or Security Officer).
Introduction to the
Public Service Environment
Planning for an Immediate Response
Political Awareness in the Public Services
Personal Professional Development
Social Studies
Developing Health & Fitness
Global Issues & the
Impact on Public Services
Leadership & Activity Management
Management & Commercial Awareness
A Level 3 qualification in a related subject
eg BTEC
This course involves possible contact
with children or other potentially
vulnerable client groups and, therefore,
an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check (formerly an
enhanced Criminal Records Bureau
check) is required for this course.
Students should have completed this or
be in the process of completing before
embarking upon this course.
For non-standard entry requirements
please visit www.dearne-coll.ac.uk
Research Methods
Work-based Learning
Modules may be subject to change
Civilian job opportunities may include;
Private Security Supervisor or Manager,
Civil Service Administrator, Immigration
Officer, Border Force Officer, Outdoor
Pursuits Leader, Private Investigator,
Local Government Officer, or Community
Development Worker. With further
specialist study, other job opportunities
may include; Advice Worker, Education
Administrator, Housing Manager/Officer,
Probation Officer, Prison Officer, Youth
Worker, Trading Standards Officer, or
Health Promotion Specialist.
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Courses
Foundation Degree (FdSc)
Sport and Exercise
level
5
Mode
Cost Per Year
Start Date
Duration
Location
Full-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Part-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Overview
The Foundation Degree in Sport and Exercise is ideal for individuals who wish to
further their career in the Sport, Fitness and Exercise Industry. You will develop both
your practical and theoretical knowledge of coaching and fitness as well as covering
contemporary units such as Exercise Physiology, Understanding Performance and
Leadership of Sport.
Students will be learning and training in some of the country’s best sporting facilities!
This includes a fully-commercial, on-site sports centre (DVC Sports), a FIFA 2-star
accredited 3G Astroturf pitch, multisport cages, full-size grass football pitches, a
sports hall, and a state-of-the-art fitness suite.
We use a wealth of sporting equipment and technology used by professional sports
clubs, including a sports GPS system, timing gates and various other technological
equipment and software used to measure fitness and performance.
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How you will learn:
•
•
•
•
•
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Work-based learning
Independent Study
Part-Time courses include an
additional ‘Summer School’
element to the programme.
Assessment methods:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peer reviews
Formal debates
Written tasks
Individual and group presentations
Time-constrained assessment
Online blogging
Practical observation
Courses
Excellent
progression
route
in top-up
Degree at DVC
Opportunities
after the course
Students will gain a qualification that
will support progression to job roles
with greater responsibility within this
sector, for example, supervisory and
management roles. Former students
have progressed to top-up Degrees
and/or Teacher Training.
Progression routes to top-up your
Foundation Degree into a full Bachelor’s
Degree are available in a number of
specialist sport areas including; Fitness,
Exercise and Health Science, Sports
Science, Coaching and Performance,
Sports Therapy or Sports Management.
Dearne Valley College offers the
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise
Performance to allow our students to
top-up to a full degree! Visit page 26-27
of this guide for further information.
Upon successful completion of the
course or completion of a top-up
Degree, job roles may include; Sports
Coach, Performance Coach, Fitness
Centre Supervisor or Manager,
Outdoor Pursuits Leader, Sports
Development Officer, Sports Camp
Leader, Sports Instructor, Health
Trainer, or Event Manager.
Course
content
Exercise Physiology
Understanding Performance and
the Design of Exercise Programmes
Preparing for Employment
Introduction to Sports and Exercise
Psychology
Human Assessment
Personal and Professional Development
Leadership of Sport and Exercise
Industry Experience
Nutrition and Ergogenics
Physical Education and
the National Curriculum
Entry
requirements
Standard Entry
Equivalent of 64 UCAS points,
Access Diploma or equivalent
Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC
plus satisfactory references.
Minimum of Level 2 English and Maths
(GCSE grade C or above, Key Skills or
Functional Skills).
This course involves possible contact
with children or other potentially
vulnerable client groups and, therefore,
an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check (formerly an
enhanced Criminal Records Bureau
check) is a mandatory requirement
for this course.
For non-standard entry requirements
please visit www.dearne-coll.ac.uk
Applied Sport and Exercise Employment
Informed Research
With further specialist study, other job
opportunities may include; Sport or PE
Teacher, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist,
Sports Physiotherapist, or Primary
School Teacher.
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Courses
BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Performance
level
6
Mode
Cost Per Year
Start Date
Location
Full-Time
£6500
September 2017
1 year
Manvers Campus
Part-Time
£6500
September 2017
1 year
Manvers Campus
Overview
The Degree in Sport and Exercise Performance is ideal for individuals who wish
to top up from a relevant Foundation Degree or suitable Level 5 qualification to
further their career in the Sport, Fitness and Exercise Industry. You will develop
both your practical and theoretical knowledge of fitness and performance as well
as covering contemporary units such as Contemporary Issues in PE & Sport and
Performance Analysis.
Students will be learning and training in some of the country’s best sporting
facilities! This includes a fully-commercial, on-site sports centre (DVC Sports),
a FIFA 2-star accredited 3G Astroturf pitch, multisport cages, full-size grass
football pitches, a sports hall, and a state-of-the-art fitness suite.
We use a wealth of sporting equipment and technology used by professional sports
clubs, including a sports GPS system, timing gates and various other technological
equipment and software used to measure fitness and performance.
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Duration
How you will learn:
•
•
•
•
•
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Practical participation
Independent Research
Part-Time courses include an
additional ‘Summer School’
element to the programme.
Assessment methods:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Peer reviews
Formal debates
Written tasks
Individual and group presentations
Practical Application
Dissertation
Courses
Some of
the best
facilities
in the
country
Opportunities
after the course
Students will gain a qualification that will
support progression to job roles with
greater responsibility within this sector.
Upon successful completion of the
course, job roles may include; Sports
Coach, Performance Coach, Fitness
Centre Supervisor or Manager, Sports
Development Officer, Sports Camp
Leader, Sports Instructor, Health Trainer.
With further specialist study, other job
opportunities may include; Sport or PE
Teacher, Sports Analyst, Personal Trainer,
Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist, or
Primary School Teacher. Some students
may want to further their studies and
apply for a Masters level qualification in
a chosen field of interest.
Course
content
Dissertation
Sports Coaching & Instruction
Physical Activity & Healthy Lifestyle
Contemporary Issues in PE & Sport
Performance Analysis
Modules may be subject to change
Entry
requirements
You should hold a Foundation Degree in
Sport & Exercise, a similar Foundation
Degree or a suitable Level 5 qualification,
and must have completed a research
methods module.
If you hold a Level 3 or A Level
qualification, you will need to first
undertake the Foundation Degree in
Sport and Exercise before embarking
upon this course. For further information
about the Foundation Degree, visit page
24-25 of this guide.
“Dearne Valley College were very
supportive of my ambitions by
encouraging me to grow and continue
aiming high. My Tutors helped me to
develop myself both professionally and
personally. It was a thoroughly fantastic
four years of my life.”
Adam Copley, Freelance Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach
Foundation Degree (FdSc) Sport and Exercise
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Courses
Foundation Degree (FdA)
Travel and Tourism Management
level
5
Mode
Cost Per Year
Start Date
Duration
Location
Full-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Part-Time
£6500
September 2017
2 years
Manvers Campus
Overview
The Foundation Degree in Travel and Tourism Management is ideal for those already
working within the Travel and Tourism Industry, or aspiring to work at a management
level within the sector.
There is a multitude of exciting career routes within the Travel and Tourism industry
– an industry that spans the globe. Gaining a professional qualification can open up
opportunities to job roles with greater autonomy or management responsibilities.
Businesses from accommodation to aviation, tour operators to event organisers and
tourist attractions to destination marketing agencies are looking for highly educated
professionals to join their teams.
“Having studied at the college before,
I knew the support system was great,
and studying here was cheaper and
much closer to home. The college is
a very social place and I have made
lasting friendships.”
Amy Clarke, British Airways Cabin Crew
Foundation Degree (FdA) Travel and Tourism Management
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How you will learn:
•
•
•
•
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Work-based learning
Part-Time courses include an
additional ‘Summer School’
element to the programme.
Assessment methods:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Portfolio development
Individual and group presentations
Written tasks
(such as reports, research proposals
and written investigation)
Case studies
Event management and participation
Time-constrained assessment
Reflective blogs
Role play
Work experience
Peer reviews
Formal debates
Mock exams
Online blogging
Courses
Enter
into an
industry
that spans
the globe
Opportunities
after the course
Students will gain a qualification that
will support progression into job roles
with greater responsibility within this
sector, for example, supervisory and
management roles.
Progression routes to top-up your
Foundation Degree into a full Bachelor’s
Degree are available in a number of
specialist areas including; International
Travel, Management, Hospitality, Tourism
or Leisure.
Job roles within the industry upon
successful completion of the course
or completion of a top-up Degree may
include; Travel Agent, Hotel Supervisor
or Manager, Events Coordinator, Aviation
Personnel (air, sea and land), Tourism
Officer, Restaurant Manager, Retail
Manager, or Marketing Executive.
With further specialist study, other job
opportunities may include; Primary or
Secondary School Teacher, Travel Writer,
Theatre Manager, Museum or Visitor
Attraction Manager.
Course
content
Entry
requirements
Self-Analysis and Career Development
Standard Entry
64 UCAS points plus Grade C in
both English and Maths (or equivalent).
International Travel Affairs
Leadership and Management
Geography and Tourist Destinations
Fundamentals of Marketing
Airport and Airline Operations
Event Management
Managing Financial Resources
Research Methods
Tourism Development
Work-based Learning and Employability
Customer Service for Travel and Tourism
Modules may be subject to change
A Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC in
a related subject plus satisfactory
references.
Students who can demonstrate
academic achievement to a suitable
level via another qualification route
will be given due consideration.
This course involves possible contact
with children or other potentially
vulnerable client groups and, therefore,
an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check (formerly an
enhanced Criminal Records Bureau
check) is required for this course.
Students should have completed this or
be in the process of completing this by
the time of enrolment.
The outcome of the DBS check can be
discussed with the college prior to the
student commencing the course. This
is not a pre-requisite for entry but may
restrict the type of work experience
students are able to undertake.
This will be communicated to students at
interview stage.
For non-standard entry requirements
please visit www.dearne-coll.ac.uk
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How to Find Us
how to
find us
We’re easily accessible from Barnsley,
Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield!
Getting here by bus
Getting here by train
Car parking
The First South Yorkshire 22 bus
and Stagecoach 22X bus stops right
outside the college.
The closest train stations are:
We have ample FREE car parking
spaces at our Manvers Campus –
but we do operate a parking permit
system. You can pick up a parking
permit from reception.
Visit the Travel South Yorkshire
website to plan your route:
www.travelsouthyorkshire.com
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• Mexborough, MEX
• Swinton (South Yorkshire), SWN
• Wombwell, WOM
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protect vehicles from theft and
vandalism. However all vehicles
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